Title:1809. Three remarkable Petitions to King Henry VI., with that King's Sign Manual, preserved... with a Schedule annexed to one of them containing an Account of the Robes provided for the Royal Colleges of our Lady of Eton... A rare ... (Truncated)
Author:Samuel Lysons
Publisher:Archaeologia, or Miscellaneous Tracts relating to Antiquity, London, 1809
Binding:Disbound
Condition:Very Good
Full Book Title: 1809. Three remarkable Petitions to King Henry VI., with that King's Sign Manual, preserved... with a Schedule annexed to one of them containing an Account of the Robes provided for the Royal Colleges of our Lady of Eton... A rare original article from the journal Archaeologia, 1809
The article presents three petitions addressed to King Henry VI, each bearing his sign manual (personal signature). These documents provide insights into royal administration, legal appeals, and financial matters during his reign. One of the petitions includes a schedule detailing the robes provided for the Royal Colleges of Our Lady of Eton and Our Lady and St. Nicholas of Cambridge, offering a glimpse into medieval collegiate attire and royal patronage. Lysons’ research contributes to the understanding of monarchical governance and the relationship between the Crown and educational institutions in the 15th century. 6 pages. Note; this is an original article separated from the volume, not a reprint or copy. Size: 20 x 26 cms. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Archaeologia; Inventory No: 158074.